Medical Assistant

Job DescriptionWho We AreAs the largest and most comprehensive orthopaedic team in the state, we’ve combined the medical expertise of the state’s finest orthopaedic and musculoskeletal surgeons, specialists, and research pioneers. And along the continuum of care, every provider we work with feels a compelling commitment to leadership in education, innovation and research, as well as a dedication and desire to put each patient first.

Why Join Us?

Interested in orthopaedics? See why it’s worth it. Our career opportunities come with competitive salaries, outstanding benefits and a platform to do the work you love. And as the largest and most comprehensive orthopaedic team in Michigan, we’re looking for skilled and enthusiastic individuals to apply today.

We are currently seeking an experienced and knowledgeable Medical Assistant to assist our healthcare team with documenting patient medical records. The successful applicant will be responsible for documenting accurate and detailed information of patient visits. The ideal candidate will provide the highest quality customer service to patients, adhere to practice protocols and processes, and effectively manage the volume of work without allowing quality to be compromised.

Job Description

The Medical Assistant provides support to the physician, physician extender and the patient for patient care services. Collaborates with physicians, physician extender and all other clinical staff to optimize a positive patient experience, improve efficiency and work flow. The Medical Assistant is an advocate on behalf of the practice and the patient with outside healthcare facilities and ancillary agencies involving the patient’s care, required services, durable medical equipment and the patient insurance carrier.

• Direct the flow of patients into the rooms during clinic days.
• Ensure rooms are cleaned between patients, as well as cleaned and stocked at the end of the day.
• Collect/assist with the collection of specimens, sterilizes instruments as needed, and removes staples, sutures, and external fixation devices as ordered by the physician.
• Assist physician with procedures as needed. Interviews patients, measures vital signs, weight, and height, and records information on patients' charts.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
• Draws injections or treatments and performs routine laboratory tests.
• Keys data into computer to maintain office and patient records.
• Apply and remove and/or assist with casts, splints, and dressings as ordered by the physician.
• Prepare and fit all types of orthopedic bracing devices and DME.
• Instruct patients regarding care of casts, splints, dressings, DME etc.